Trsat Castle
Trsatska gradina
A 13th-century castle perched on the hill east of Rijeka, overlooking the Rječina River gorge, the harbour and the Kvarner Gulf.
Trsat Castle sits on a hill about 138 m above sea level. It was built in the 13th century by the Frankopan family from the island of Krk. In the 19th century, the Austrian general Nugent bought it and remodeled it in the Romantic style. On the grounds is his family's mausoleum, built in the style of a Greek temple. From the castle's wall towers, you get a 360-degree view of Rijeka's city centre, the harbour, the Rječina gorge and the island of Krk in the distance. The castle has a café, and in summer it hosts concerts and open-air cinema. Admission is about 2-4 euros. You can take bus line 2 up the hill, or walk up the 561-step Petar Kružić Stairs, which takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Summer 09:00–22:00; winter 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Trsat & Petar Kružić Stairs
- Cathedral of St. Vitus, Rijeka
- Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
- Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc
- Korzo & City Clock Tower
- Rijeka Central Market
- Sugar Palace (Rijeka City Museum)
- Kastav